There are 6 ways to get from Grimes to Elkhart by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to South Bend (SBN)DSM - SBN
4h 27m$191–768Bus via 9Th St / Mulberry St, Dsm
cheapest- Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoOmaha
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INChicago
12h 29m$76–198Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoOmaha
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
10h 53m$93–207Bus, train via Galesburg
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlington
- Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
12h 7m$146–297Drive 429.6 mi
- Drive from Grimes to Elkhart429.6 mi
7h 22m$79–114Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0123 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INChicago
12h 51m$89–172
Grimes to Elkhart by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grimes to Elkhart is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Grimes to Elkhart is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $190 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Grimes to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Grimes Walmart, Grm and arriving at Transfer Center via Des Moines, Chicago and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
The distance between Grimes and Elkhart is 417 miles. The road distance is 432.1 miles.
The best way to get from Grimes to Elkhart without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 53m and costs $90 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Grimes to Elkhart, including transfers.
Grimes to Elkhart bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Grimes to Elkhart is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $190 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via 9Th St / Mulberry St, Dsm, which costs $75 - $200 and takes 12h 29m.
Grimes to Elkhart bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Grimes. It is currently 9:54 AM in Grimes and 10:54 AM in Elkhart.
What companies run services between Grimes, IA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grimes Walmart, Grm to Transfer Center via 9Th St / Mulberry St, Dsm, Des Moines, Chicago, and South Street Station in around 12h 29m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Des Moines to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Des Moines to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–143
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $65–100
- Flexible Fares
- $90–140
- Saver Fare
- $104
- Flex Fare
- $143
Bus from Des Moines to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $50–80
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Grimes to Elkhart is 432 miles. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Grimes to Elkhart.
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